How to pronounce scenario
Say it like sih-NER-ee-oh. Scenario has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- sih
- NER
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scenario pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of scenario
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-NAH-rih-oh.
What does scenario mean?
- an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
- a setting for a work of art or literature“the scenario is France during the Reign of Terror”
- a postulated sequence of possible events“planners developed several scenarios in case of an attack”
Where does scenario come from?
Borrowed from Italian scenario, from scena + -ario.
Words that rhyme with scenario
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scenario.
Questions about saying scenario
How do you pronounce scenario?
Say sih-NER-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɛrioʊ/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɑːrɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scenario?
Scenario has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: sih · NER · ee · oh.
Is scenario pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sɪˈnɑːrɪəʊ/ (sih-NAH-rih-oh).